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The user in the thread inquires whether a standard Active Directory service account can be converted into a Group Managed Service Account (gMSA). The response clarifies that conversion is not possible; instead, a new gMSA must be created and used to replace the regular service account. Overall, the discussion provides a straightforward explanation that conversion isn't supported, and replacing the account is necessary.

vickynet

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Hi,

I have service account in AD environment, i want to add into GMSA and is it possible to convert service account into GMSA.
 

Neemobeer

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You can't convert them. The process would be create a gMSA and swap out the regular account with the gMSA account
 

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